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Principles of the Law of Contract in Malaysia, 3rd Edition

Principles of the Law of Contract in Malaysia, 3rd Edition

Author: Syed Ahmad Alsagoff
Publisher: LexisNexis Malaysia
ISBN: 9789675371776
Published In: January 2010
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Malaysia ? Disclaimer:
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This book is primarily meant for students studying the law of contract in Malaysia. It also caters to students of law, accountancy, engineering and business administration in helping them understand the basic principles of the law of contract. The provisions of the Contracts Act 1950 are well explained along with illustrated examples of contractual situations based on decided cases. The application of Syariah law in dealing with contract cases is also discussed in detail.

Practitioners in Malaysia and other jurisdictions will find this book a handy reference. It highlights various decisions made by Malaysian courts and their impact on the law of contract in Malaysia. Comparison is also made with decisions from other legal jurisdictions especially from the English courts.

This book also includes 101 questions that have been arranged by topics along with tips on the techniques necessary in answering contract problem questions.

Chapter 1: General Introduction

Chapter 2: The Law of Contract in Malaysia

Chapter 3: Proposal

Chapter 4: Acceptance

Chapter 5: Intention to Create Legal Relations

Chapter 6: Consideration

Chapter 7: The Equitable Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel

Chapter 8: Privity of Contract

Chapter 9: Terms of the Contract

Chapter 10: Capacity to Contract

Chapter 11: Coercion

Chapter 12: Undue Influence

Chapter 13: Misrepresentation and Fraud

Chapter 14: Mistake

Chapter 15: Illegality

Chapter 16: Restraint of Trade

Chapter 17: Performance

Chapter 18: Frustration

Chapter 19: Damages

An Approach to Answering Problem Questions & 101 Questions on Contracts

Syed Ahmad Alsagoff

Associate Professor Syed Ahmad SA Alsagoff, Doctor of Philosophy in Law (IIUM), Masters in Comparative Law (IIUM), Barrister-at-Law, Lincoln?s Inn, Advocate and Solicitor (Singapore), Diploma in Syariah Law and Practice (IIUM), has been lecturing at the International Islamic University Malaysia since 1987.